 | Study programme 2019-2020 | Français | |
| Extraction of Mineral Resources | |||
Learning Activity |
| Code | Lecturer(s) | Associate Lecturer(s) | Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s) | Establishment |
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| I-GMIN-011 |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term |
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| Français | Français | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | Q1 |
| Organisational online arrangements for the end of Q3 2019-2020 assessments (Covid-19) |
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| Description of the modifications to the Q3 2019-2020 online assessment procedures (Covid-19) |
| The remote synchronous exam is weighted 100% of the total mark. It is organised into two parts: a general question to be prepared in a form of a written dissertation (50%) and an oral presentation (50%). All students prepare the same general question for about one hour. The oral part consists in customised questions that deal with all the content of the course. Some asked questions are related to organised visits. Weight: 4 credits |
Content of Learning Activity
problematic and challenges of mineral extraction all over the World; definition of the deposit on the mining engineer point of view: geometry, rock mechanics, and economy; methods of assessing the mining reserves; mining methods (open pit and underground) and comparison; open pit mining and quarrying: design, mining operations; underground mining methods: general concept, methods; visiting quarries and a mine museum.
Required Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Other Recommended Reading
Hustrulid W. : " Underground methods handbook " ; Society of mining engineers of AIME, 1982
Kennedy B.A. : " Surface mining " ; Society for mining, metallurgy and exploration Inc., 1990.
Gabay A., Zemp J. : " Engins mécaniques de chantier " ; Spes Bordas, 1971.
Brady B.H.G., Brown E.T.: " Rock Mechanics for underground mining" ; Chapman & Hall ; London 1999.
Mode of delivery
- Face to face
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
- Cours magistraux
- Conférences
- Excursions, visites
Evaluations
The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)